High Wind Warning

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a high wind warning for the Casper area.

That portion of Interstate 25 was closed to light, high-profile vehicles Saturday afternoon due to the extreme blow over risk.

Expect Southwest winds of 30mph to 40mph and gusts up to 60mph possible, especially on Outer Drive in Casper.

Winds gusts of 60 m.p.h. or more will cause a blowover risk for lightweight and high profile vehicles.

Gusts of 65 to 70 m.p.h are possible on the south side of Casper including Outer Drive.

The wind may mix with ground snow and cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with sharp reductions to visibility at times.

Winds in excess of 75 MPH have been battering parts of Casper and central and southern Wyoming all night. In addition to the blow over risks for high profile-light weight vehicles, other hazards are popping up. North and east of town in an area that was cleared of vegetation by a fire this last year, there is little vegetation to hold down the dirt and sand which is causing severe problems with li